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Lake Tempe


Tells about the South Sulawasi may travel in said each region has its own characteristics, as well as one of the attractions in the district Wajo (Sengkang) tempe lake. Lake tempeh is a tectonic lake in the country of Indonesia exactly can we meet in the District of Tempe, in the western part of the District Sengkang, South Sulawesi, Enough to travel approximately six hours by four-wheel vehicles, if departed from the capital city of South Sulawesi (Makassar).
Tempe lake has an area of approximately 13,000 hectares, which is flanked by three districts, namely Wajo, Sidrap and Soppeng. The lake became one of the favorite attractions and much visited by tourists, both domestic and foreign. Lake Tempe has a wealth of freshwater fish were abundant, and since the first of this lake is the largest freshwater fish producer in Indonesia and even the world. This is expected because the location of the lake is located just above the Australian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. In addition, this lake also has several endemic species of freshwater fish which can not be found elsewhere. Several endemic species of fish also became an export commodity to Europe and America. Along the lake, you can watch the daily activities of the locals. As the largest producer of freshwater fish, the lake is the source of their livelihood. Residents take advantage of lake water for drinking, washing and bathing.
Besides, every year once the district government Sengkang [Wajo] hold the festival tempe lake fishing ritual "purify lake tampe" event was held on a regular basis right on the twenty-three, there are so many events held on that day as Maccera tampparang is purifying lake activities on the mark with the cutting of cattle by traditional leaders, performances bodo clothes, dress clothes are guy is Bugis Indigenous tribes in the life of each there are certain customary events, Holding of traditional Boat Race and boat decorating contest, Selection of Princess Wajo, Competition Padendang, this race is a race to beat the dimples, Playing Kite.


                                                     



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